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UK pension giant eyes Australian timber

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 9 AUG 2024
... "Timberland represents a unique investment that offers Nest's members the opportunity to combine investment and sustainability goals, which include enhanced portfolio diversification, a hedge against inflation, carbon removal to help mitigate climate ...

Zenith head of research calls time

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 8 AUG 2024
... group head of research has commenced, but in the meantime, Dug Huggins, Zenith's head of responsible investment and sustainability, and Huddy, will work together to manage the operational tasks of the research function. Huddy, meanwhile, said that as ...

AFSLs can lose licence on CSLR intervention

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 AUG 2024
... operation for four months. Berry told a Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) event yesterday that the "ongoing sustainability of organisations is certainly paramount in the decisions that we make." In one case, the CSLR is working closely with ...

Mercer Super cops landmark $11.3m greenwashing penalty

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 2 AUG 2024
... coal, alcohol production and gambling. They were promoted as suitable for members who "are deeply committed to sustainability". Many of the options, however, invested in 15 companies involved in the extraction or sale of carbon intensive fossil fuels ...

BNP Paribas in talks to buy AXA Investment Managers

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 2 AUG 2024
... exceptional franchise anchored in investment expertise, a relentless client focus and a proven track record on sustainability. Thanks to the quality of its teams, AXA IM is today a leading player, notably in alternatives in Europe," AXA chief executive ...

Barings, Rest break ground on $400m investment

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 1 AUG 2024
... in the heart of Kemps Creek." O'Connor said the development will have a focus on a reduced carbon footprint and sustainability, targeting an internationally recognised 6-star Green Star Rating. Barings senior director, portfolio management James King ...

TAL appoints chief executive, individual life

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 30 JUL 2024
... well as underwriting, pricing and data analytics. The "forward-thinking" executive has "a strong focus on product sustainability and ensuring TAL is a great choice for more Australians," Macgregor said, as he has experience across TAL's direct-to-consumer ...

QIC replaces real estate managing director

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 29 JUL 2024
... redevelopments at our assets in line with evolving consumer preferences." QIC recently appointed Julian Loh as sustainability manager overseeing decarbonisation, innovation, and nature, while Timothy Grech is the new sustainability manager for resilience. ...

Cbus hires from VFMC for key ESG role

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUL 2024
... advance the fund's responsible investing strategy and priorities." A former UniSuper manager of governance and sustainability, she has held several sustainable investing advisory roles including with the Australian Sustainable Finance Initiative. ...

Boutique ESG fund manager folds

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUL 2024
... 2017 and launched the flagship Ethical Partners Australian Share Fund in August 2018. Ethical Partners head of sustainability Robyn Parkin announced on LinkedIn today that the fund manager "will be closing our doors and returning capital to our clients ...